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Short sellers earned approximately $32 billion in paper profits over a seven-day period as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped more than 12%, according to S3 data quoted by Bloomberg. The selloff was triggered by debt concerns surrounding AI cloud provider CoreWeave Inc. and broader

Tesla demonstrated a new Roadster on October 15 that drove up an inverted ramp, flipped in midair using cold-gas thrusters, and landed on its wheels at a SpaceX test site in Texas. The demonstration showcased technology developed with SpaceX, featuring 10 thrusters connected to 600 liters of

Semiconductor and technology stocks extended their sell-off in early morning trade on Friday, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) dropping around 1% and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) falling around 1.3% in pre-market trading. The decline followed concerns about AI monetization after

White House Super Intelligence Force Chair Jay Clayton stated Friday that commercial and state-sponsored espionage are 'realities' that AI companies and the government must guard against. Clayton made the comments in an interview with CNBC after the force's first meeting in Washington, D.C. He

Western Union launched a USDPT wallet on Solana to facilitate blockchain-based payment transactions. The wallet is designed to enhance transaction efficiency and expand the role of digital currencies in global markets. This integration represents a shift toward blockchain-based payment solutions in

Marqeta announced plans to introduce stablecoin-backed cards for enterprise customers, marking a development in payment solutions. The payment processing platform aims to enable enterprises to handle transactions using digital currencies more efficiently. The announcement was highlighted in a

Peter Schiff warned that global oil prices could surge after the U.S. ends releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following the midterm elections, according to a Cointelegraph report published October 16. Schiff made the remarks while discussing U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve release

In US Stock Market News, Broadcom, Verizon Communications, and UnitedHealth are objecting to the Securities and Exchange Commission's plan for tokenizing their stocks, according to a regulatory filing. The country's top securities regulator made a push last month to bring tokenized stock trading to

Offchain Labs showcased the Arbitrum platform at the Token2049 conference as a key player in the evolving programmable economy. The company shared insights via the official Arbitrum Twitter account, positioning Layer 2

Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone warned on October 16 that Bitcoin could fall to around $10,000 if the US stock market declines 20%. McGlone linked the potential for deeper losses in US Stocks to increased downside risk for Bitcoin. The conditional forecast reflects ongoing analysis

ZCash integrated with NEAR Intents to enable cryptocurrency transactions through popular payment platforms including Cash App and PayPal. The partnership aims to enhance ZCash's usability in everyday transactions and increase user adoption by providing more flexible payment options. This

Peter Schiff forecasts U.S. inflation will exceed 7% in both 2027 and 2028, according to an October 16 report by Cointelegraph. Schiff attributes the projected increase to wider fiscal deficits and increased money creation. Schiff Cites Fiscal Deficits and Money Supply as Inflation Drivers Schiff

Fireblocks reported that stablecoins now account for 76% of its total trading volume, marking a dramatic increase from the 4-5% reported at the beginning of the year when @rangoldi took over. The shift underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market as traders

South Korea's stock exchange halted trading for 20 minutes yesterday as the KOSPI index fell more than 8% in a single day, closing at 5,554. The index has experienced a 40% drawdown since its June peak, erasing more than $2 trillion in market capitalization. The decline was driven primarily by

The US is exporting digital dollars while importing bitcoin, according to a recent report from Chainalysis. The blockchain analytics firm found that 99.1% of stablecoin order book trading volume consists of dollar-pegged tokens. US activity in bitcoin has increased consistently since the launch of s

SanDisk stock (NASDAQ: SNDK) fell to $1,322.50 on Friday, October 16, down 5.19% as of 2:39 p.m. Eastern time, extending its decline from Thursday's close of $1,394.83. Investors weighed concerns about AI spending, data-center financing, Chinese memory competition, and profit-taking following the se

Tokenized assets representing SpaceX and Tesla holdings have reached 140,174 wallets, marking a 7.9-fold increase since January. The growth reflects rising interest in blockchain-based investment vehicles, particularly amid speculation surrounding a potential SpaceX public listing. Data surfaced

Circle plans to expand its USDC stablecoin into roughly 40 emerging and developing countries, CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok. The expansion responds to rising organic demand for stablecoins across Southeast Asia, Latin America,

S&P Global reported that Aave holds $19.2 billion in total value locked (TVL), representing one-third of the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending market. The report was highlighted by crypto commentator @KaikoData. The analysis examines Aave's market position following significant volatility in 2025